Players at Minnesota State-Mankato refused to practice for their former coach yesterday, greeting his reinstatement by an arbitrator by demanding that the interim coach keep the top job.

Todd Hoffner returned to campus for the first time since the arbitrator ruled that he was fired unfairly last year in the wake of a child pornography investigation that ultimately cleared him.

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The Free Press of Mankato reported that Mavericks players came out for spring practice but were not in uniform. They read a statement saying they were unanimous in wanting Aaron Keen to remain as coach.

Athletic director Kevin Buisman said in a statement that players had “shared their concerns.” He said a meeting was scheduled for today between the players, Hoffner, Keen and the rest of the coaching staff.

• Orlando, Fla., officials announced the creation of the Cure Bowl, a game to be held at the Florida Citrus Bowl in December 2015 and feature teams from the American Athletic and Sun Belt conferences.